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Solidago nemoralis

*Old Field Goldenrod*

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Most photos by Ann Grandy and Sally J.A.Finzel, unless otherwise noted to the left. Please ask for permission before using images.

Soil: Xeric(Dry)
Sun: Full
Height: 6"-36"
Color: Yellow
Blooms: August-October
Flowers:
Leaves:

Suggested Uses:

This is one of the lowest growing of the goldenrods. It's showy arching flower stalks are splashy and blooms later than the others. It does well on dry, sandy and gravelly sites and is an excellent choice for upland prairie and shoreline restoration. It is attractive to numerous beneficial insects. Butterflies enjoy their nectar late in the season!

Interesting Facts

Medicinal Uses:
Food Uses:
Other Uses: Dries well for winter bouquets.
More Info: Goldenrod does NOT cause hay fever or allergies. It is pollinated by insects, not by the wind. Goldfinches may enjoy these seeds!
Folklore:
Name: Solidago comes from the latin "solidare", meaning "to make whole."
Other Names: Gray Goldenrod

Option	Price	Quantity
Seed Packets (at least 25 seeds)	$2.95
3 1/2-inch pots	$4.25
6-pack	$6.95
5 3/4-inch pots	$7.95

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Do not use native plants for food or medicine based on the information in this website. The information listed here is included for entertainment only, not as a recommendation. Please do not eat any native plants!

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